Welcome to Week 15!
Welcome to week 15 - the last week prior to our Fall Break. Friday, November 17 is an Early Release Day and students are dismissed at 11:30 AM.
Food Drive
This is the final week to bring in non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. All donations are due by Wednesday, November 15. The homeroom with the most donations will be recognized. All food will stay in the local community.
Progress Report Day
Progress Report Day is on Wednesday! We are officially halfway through the grading period. Time flies!!!
Track and Field
Track and Field is held on Friday, November 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
Students in grades 3-5 participate in the following events:
- 100 Meter
- 200 Meter
- 400 Meter
- Long Jump
- Soft Ball Throw
Students MUST be in good standing with discipline to attend as the winners will represent our school at the county event later this year.
Early Release Day
Friday, November 17 is an Early Release Day!!!
Student Academic Support Meetings
We are holding a Student Academic Support Meeting on Thursday, November 30 focusing on the student population struggling with grade level content (failing grade in a subject area). Individual invites will be sent out to families who are the intended audience, but everyone is welcome to attend to learn more about ways to help your child at home.
4th Grade Fundraisers
Parent Night Out on Friday, December 1. You can still reserve your spot! Space is limited and filling up quickly! This is the last big fundraiser for the 4th grade St. Augustine trip. If you would like to sponsor a student to be able to go on this trip, please contact our office.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
K-5
Monday |
Corn dog nuggets / warm hawaiian bun sandwiches |
Tuesday |
Taco |
Wednesday |
HOLIDAY LUNCH / grilled cheese |
Thursday |
Turkey shaped nuggets / pizza |
Friday |
Half day PBJ |
VPK
Monday |
Warm Hawaiian bun sandwiches |
Tuesday |
Taco |
Wednesday |
Holiday lunch |
Thursday |
Turkey shaped nuggets |
Friday |
PBJ |
Upcoming Dates
- 11/14 School Board Meeting 6 PM - FAST 22-23 Perfect Score Recipients are recognized
- 11/17 Early Release Day 11:30 AM
- 11/17 4th Grade St. Augustine Payment 3 Due
- 11/17 NES Track and Field Day (open to parents)
- 11/20 Fall Break Starts
- 11/23 Thanksgiving
- 11/28 Student Council Meeting 3:15 PM
- 11/30 Student Academic Support Meetings K-2 (4-5 PM); 3-5 (5-6 PM)
- 12/1 4th Grade Parent Night Out Event
- 12/4 FAST and STAR PM 2 Testing Starts
- 12/5 KG and 1st Grade to Dolly Hand
- 12/12 School Board Meeting 6 PM
- 12/21 OHS Drama Club Play at NES
- 12/22 St. Augustine payment 4 due
- 12/22 Early Release Day - Dismissal 11:30 AM
- 12/25 Winter Break Starts
Happy New Year!
- 1/8/24 Teacher Plan Day - No Students
- 1/9/24 3rd 9 Weeks of School Stars - Students Return
- 1/10/24 Ag Ventures (4th Grade)
- 1/15/24 Holiday - No School
More events can be found at http://nes.okee.k12.fl.us/events
Important Documents
- 2023-2024 Back to School Information Session
- 2023-2024 FLDOE School Year Information Guide
- 2023-2024 Student Handbook
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan
- Bus Information
- Family Portal
- Just Read, Florida Resources
- New Worlds Reading Scholarship Letter
- NES Newsletter - September 29. 2023
- Okeechobee Assessment Calendars 2023-2024
- Okeechobee K-12 Uniform Assessment Calendar 2023-2024
- Read-At-Home Plan Resources
- Successful Student Guide
- Tiger Times - September 29, 2023
- Water Safety Notice
School Safety
All students have access to the Fortify FL reporting app on their Chromebooks. Fortify FL posters posted around campus to remind students they can report suspicious activity at any time using the app.
Let’s make it a great week - enjoy your fall break!!!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Tuuli Robinson
Principal of North Elementary School